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Gifting Etiquette at the Office: What NOT To Do!

Office Dynamics

Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all. So maybe you buy a gift for his or her family or his or her pet, something small that says "happy holidays." Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, has helped thousands of people around the world learn to be more confident and courteous in business and social situations.

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Gifting Etiquette at the Office: What NOT To Do!

Office Dynamics

Some offices don't celebrate the holidays at all. So maybe you buy a gift for his or her family or his or her pet, something small that says "happy holidays." Jacqueline Whitmore, CSP, has helped thousands of people around the world learn to be more confident and courteous in business and social situations.

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5 Tips to Help You Make a Winning First Impression

Eat Your Career

Putting some care and attention into your external appearance will naturally boost your confidence. To help you assess (and enhance) your skill with this crucial maneuver, here’s a short excerpt from my e-book, “Modern Business Etiquette: More than Manners.” . Both make equally poor first impressions.

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Guest Blog: Networking Like a Pro

Laughing all the Way to Work

Be confident. To be able to network, you must have confidence. You need confidence in yourself, confidence in your abilities, and confidence in your networking skills. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Go with your gut feeling!

Laughing all the Way to Work

I read something that made me pause, but because I was in a big hurry and felt confident that the other person was covering that base, I let it go. I am not sure if it would have changed the outcome, but at least I would feel confident that I flagged it for my boss. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine."

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Confessions of a Micro-Manager

Laughing all the Way to Work

A manager has to have confidence that you know how to do your job. I just did not have confidence that this person was going to be able to assist me. I always have more confidence something will get done when I see it being written down. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday.

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The Little Engine That Could.

Laughing all the Way to Work

So I started to say Yes and it was a real confidence booster. I finally had a chance to sit down and read your book over the holiday. Holidays (Public) in Canada and the United States Canadian Holidays U.S. Holidays Humour "A cheerful heart is good like medicine." Now that’s positive self talk.